Senior Mechanical Engineer & Project Lead

DataFin Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent engineering firm is seeking a Senior Engineer in Johannesburg. The role involves overseeing project planning, design, and execution with a focus on both consulting and in-house engineering teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 10 years of experience, particularly in materials handling and mobile mining. Proficiency in SolidWorks is crucial. The position demands strong project management skills and hands-on experience in the relevant fields.

Qualifications

• 10 years’ work experience in relevant field of engineering and management.
• Experience in Materials Handling, Modular Structures and Mobile Mining Equipment.
• Hands-on experience with mining machinery.
• Proficient in office products such as Teams, Excel, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Set up project requirements and schedules.
• Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Ensure designs meet manufacturing, technical, and customer requirements.
• Supervise both mechanical engineers and draftsmen.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical design

Strong proficiency in SolidWorks

Structural analysis

Client interaction

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM/Team Centre

Job description

A leading independent engineering firm is seeking a Senior Engineer in Johannesburg. The role involves overseeing project planning, design, and execution with a focus on both consulting and in-house engineering teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 10 years of experience, particularly in materials handling and mobile mining. Proficiency in SolidWorks is crucial. The position demands strong project management skills and hands-on experience in the relevant fields.